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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

Warning of NHS staffing crisis as fifth of doctors tempted to move abroad

Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut hospital waiting lists is at risk unless more is done to retain doctors, as one in five consider leaving the UK to work abroad, the medical regulator has warned.

The General Medical Council (GMC) said 19 per cent of doctors are considering the move – with claims doctors are “treated better” in other countries given as the main reason.

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